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X852 KRD

2000 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

185,095 mi
Last recorded185,095 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2015
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX852 KRD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2015 185,095 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

minor oil leak

Fail 8 Oct 2015 185,093 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

minor oil leak

Pass 13 Oct 2014 181,726 miles

EML is on

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

O/S/R tyre is wearing on the inner edge

Oil leak

Fail 13 Oct 2014 181,723 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

EML is on

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

O/S/R tyre is wearing on the inner edge

Oil leak

Pass 14 Oct 2013 175,433 miles

centre exhaust bracket broken but system still supported

o/s/r brake flexi to metal pipe support bracket corroded

slight squeak from o/s/f wheel

Pass 16 Oct 2012 168,966 miles

oil leaks

rear exhaust clamp corroded

slight blow from flexi downpipe

slight corrosion to both front suspension struts

Pass 10 Oct 2011 161,774 miles

METAL BRAKE PIPES CORRODING

Pass 11 Oct 2010 153,445 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

slight play to both front bottom arm bushes

slight play to rear subframe bushes

Fail 11 Oct 2010 153,445 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

slight play to both front bottom arm bushes

slight play to rear subframe bushes

Pass 4 Sep 2009 143,667 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 143,665 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

various engine oil leaks

Pass 25 Sep 2008 135,814 miles

front fog lamp set very high?

rear silencer rusting

some rusting to brake hose ferrels rear

Pass 30 Apr 2007 135,536 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 127,670 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 13 Apr 2006 127,527 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

corrosion to front struts,rear subframe and rear anti roll bar

rear braking effort not as good as expected

signs of rust and cracked sealer around steering bubble on bulkhead,also some movement

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?

Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.

73.6%
Pass Rate
6,682
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
155,316
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 75,543
coil spring broken 47,423
position lamp(s) not working 38,332
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,584
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 34,513
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X852 KRD is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2000 Saab 9-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 93,562 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 75,543 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X852 KRD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 26 years old, this Saab 9-3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was X852 KRD registered?

X852 KRD is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 8 December 2000.

Is X852 KRD safe to buy?

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